FOOD133

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Religion and Food

Food Studies Arts & Sciences

Start Term

Fall 2024

College/School

Arts & Sciences

Course Subject Code

FOOD

Course Number

133

Course Description

An introduction to religious studies through a consideration of food, the systems that produce food, and the religious and ethical questions associated with food. We will consider the theme of religion and food in select Abrahamic traditions (Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions), Dharma traditions (Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions), indigenous North American traditions, and ask what food means or should mean at USD as a value-based Catholic university. Cross-listed with THRS 233.

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3

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3